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Champions Cup talking points: ‘Finally’ heating up, ‘lethal’ Toulouse pair, title-winning credentials and officiating peace

Before the action gets underway, Planet Rugby gives you some intriguing storylines to follow this weekend.

Form guide: How every Investec Champions Cup last-16 club has fared recently

A look at every Investec Champions Cup last-16 club's recent form as the tournament returns for the highly anticipated knockout stages.

Explainer: How the Investec Champions Cup knockout stages work

In light of the prestigious club competition entering the knockout phase, we take a look at the format and who might play who in the next stage.

URC Team of the Week: Jack Crowley and Lukhanyo Am selected alongside ‘rejuvenated’ Ireland star

Following another enthralling weekend of United Rugby Championship action, we have asked Simon Thomas to give us his Team of the Week.

Who’s hot and who’s not: Statement wins and Louis Rees-Zammit delight while more controversy hits the Premiership

Check who's hot and not following the week's on and off-field action.

Leinster sweating on Ireland stars ahead of Champions Cup showdown with Leicester Tigers

Leinster will be sweating over the fitness of several key players ahead of their Investec Champions Cup Round of 16 fixture with Leicester Tigers.

URC wrap: Leinster make ‘big statement’ against Bulls while Ospreys exceed expectations

Review of Round 13 of the United Rugby Championship as Leinster won the top-of-the-table clash with the Bulls 47-14 at the RDS on Friday.

Ireland stars show their class as Leinster smash Bulls in statement win while Dragons move off the bottom

Leinster ran out convincing winners over United Rugby Championship rivals the Bulls on Friday while Dragons picked up a vital win over Zebre Parma.

‘Absolute mare’ – Irish pundits slammed for bizarre criticism of Kurt-Lee Arendse after Springboks flyer hit with ‘abysmal’ head shot

Kurt-Lee Arendse was hit with a high shot while scoring a try for the Bulls.

Internationals return from Six Nations duty while Wales forward set for Ospreys milestone

Check out all the team news for Round 13 of the United Rugby Championship, with two games taking place on Friday and six more on Saturday.

Leinster boss addresses links to ‘big and powerful’ Taniela Tupou as Rugby Australia lay out their plans

Leinster have been linked with a big-money deal for the Wallabies’ Taniela Tupou.

Leinster load up on Ireland stars for crunch clash with the Bulls

The teams have been named for Friday’s United Rugby Championship action as Leinster host the Bulls and the Dragons take on Zebre Parma.

Leinster v Bulls provides litmus test for Ireland and Springbok hopefuls

The top-of-the-table URC clash between Leinster and the Bulls on Friday provides the perfect opportunity for fringe internationals to stake a claim.

United Rugby Championship: Four games in Round 13 that are CRITICAL for the playoff race

As the tournament enters round 13 we take a closer look at which games this weekend will influence the playoff race.

United Rugby Championship: Unpacking the tight playoff race that includes 11 teams

There are 11 teams within reach of the URC's top eight making the business end of the regular season even more interesting, Planet Rugby unpacks the race to the playoffs.

The ‘unbelievable’ Springboks legend that Ireland star ‘looks up to’ ahead of URC showdown

Jordan Larmour has revealed that Springboks great Willie le Roux is a player who he "looks up to."

Bulls bracing for ‘benchmark’ clash with top-of-the-table rivals Leinster

Bulls director of rugby Jake White is ready to measure his side’s progress against Leinster in Dublin this weekend.

URC Team of the Week: ‘Simply outstanding’ Springbok shines as young stars take their chance

Following a thrilling return to action for the United Rugby Championship, Planet Rugby selected the top performers from the round.

Tug-of-war for Tongan Thor heats up as wealthy French club compete with Leinster

Taniela Tupou's signature is in hot demand in the north.

URC WRAP: South African clean sweep as ‘grandmaster’ Springbok shines and champions claim ‘massive win’

Review of round 12 of the United Rugby Championship as Springboks veteran Willie Le Roux stars as Bulls, Lions, Sharks and Stormers all win.

Leinster and Bulls show class as top two claim dominant wins in the United Rugby Championship

Leinster and the Bulls occupy the top two positions in the United Rugby Championship after securing victories over Zebre and the Dragons.

Springbok World Cup winner makes long awaited Stormers return while veteran prop hits 200 for Edinburgh

Check out all the team news ahead of the weekend’s United Rugby Championship action.

Who’s hot and who’s not: All Blacks stars shine, Jordie Barrett’s red card and ‘rude’ Bongi Mbonambi

Check who's hot and not following the week's on and off-field action.

Ulster begin new era with emphatic win while Leinster survive scare at Cardiff

There were bonus-point wins for Ulster and Leinster over the Dragons and Cardiff respectively in Saturday's two late United Rugby Championship games.

Springboks stars back for Stormers while Ireland wing reaches milestone

Check out all the team news for Round 11 of the United Rugby Championship, with two games taking place on Friday and six more on Saturday.

Who’s hot and who’s not: Zach Mercer’s reaction to England snub, transparency over Springboks deal and World Cup abuse

Check who's hot and not following the week's on and off-field action.

Leinster bring Benetton back down to earth while Stormers condemn Sharks to ninth URC defeat

Leinster were in rampant mood as they eased to victory over high-flying Benetton while the Stormers condemned the Sharks to a ninth URC defeat.

Ireland back three option starts for Leinster while Springboks star makes shock comeback

Check on the team news for Round 10 of the United Rugby Championship, with two games on Friday, five on Saturday and one on Sunday.

‘I’ll stick with the rugby’ – Ireland powerhouse shuts down NFL talk

Ireland second-row Joe McCarthy has talked about his love for the NFL but insists he'll "stick with rugby" after impressing in this year's Six Nations.

Springboks star retains number one spot in URC’s top 100 list with Italian in second place

The latest United Rugby Championship top 100 list has been announced and Springboks and Ulster prop Steven Kitshoff remains at the summit.